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DECEMBER 2020 / JANUARY 2021
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
A Look Back at 2020
Highlights and Notable
Events from the Past Year
PLUS: PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PACKAGE THEFT | SAVE WATER WITH CLIMATE
VICTORY GARDENS | CITY EARNS PLATINUM BEACON VANGUARD AWARD
A TIME TO REFLECT
W elcome to December! It’s the
season of giving and the month of
friends, connecting with my loved
ones through curbside visits, and
reflection. having dinners with friends and
family in my backyard. With that in mind I try to stay present
As I look back on the year 2020,
I’m grateful for my health, my There are plenty of ways to stay and do the small things for others:
friends and family, and my job connected during the holidays hold open a door, pay it forward by
with the City. I’m thankful to have without risking the health of our buying a stranger’s cup of coffee, or
a staff dedicated to serving the loved ones (or ourselves). just offering a kind greeting.
community the best they can. Who knows what these people
When I think about how good
This holiday season will definitely my life is, I can’t help but turn my have been through?
be different in our quest to keep thoughts to those less fortunate Stay safe and be kind.
our family, friends, neighbors, than myself. So many people have
and colleagues safe. I know I’ll lost loved ones, their businesses, or On to 2021.
attempt to create that sense of their jobs. Even within our own small
togetherness by going for physically community. Deborah Feng
distanced walks or hikes with City Manager
CONTENTS
FEATURES
3 ‘Tis the Season for
Package Theft
Read about package theft in Cupertino
and what you can do to prevent it from
4 Cut Down Your Holiday
Waste
Americans produce 25% more waste during the
holiday season. Here are some tips to help the
happening to you. Earth and cut back on waste.
5 Stay Vigilant this Winter
10 Virtual Holiday Events
INSIDE
COVID-19 remains a reality for all of us. With the See what the City has planned
holiday season upon us, we must remain vigilant to for the holidays this December.
prevent the spread of infection.
6 A Look Back at 2020
During this unique year, we’ve had to find
innovative ways of working, shopping,
12 Directory and Contacts
Keep this list of the most useful
contacts for the City of Cupertino.
having fun, and building community.
Questions or comments about The Scene? Contact staff at scene@cupertino.org.
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‘Tis the Season for
Package Thefts
T he holidays are here, but this year, they come
among a global pandemic. This means many
accept the parcel if you can’t be home, having the
package delivered to your workplace if permitted,
consumers will be shopping online, and with that, requesting the shipper hold the package at their
residents can expect package thefts. West Valley facility for pick-up, providing delivery instructions to
Patrol would like to remind residents to be wary of this have the parcel hidden in a location that is out of
crime and follow some crime prevention measures. sight, or utilizing shipping lockers as offered by some
companies. You may also want to track the package
Between 2017 and 2019, the total approximate value
with text or email alerts, require a signature for the
of known stolen packages in the City of Cupertino
delivery, or insure the package.
was $25,185. Understandably, with gift-giving during
the holidays, December sees the highest number of The holiday season is a busy time of year and
these thefts. provides a lot of distractions. As always, stay alert
and immediately report anything suspicious by
Often, delivery parcels are simply left on the front
calling 9-1-1 or the Sheriff’s non-emergency number
doorstep or porch, making them susceptible to theft.
at (408) 299-2311.
Other options include having a neighbor or relative
Total Package Theft 2017-2019 Total Loss
18000
JAN
FEB 16000
MAR 14000 $15,754
APR
12000
MAY
JUN 10000
JULY 8000
AUG
6000
SEP
$5,270
OCT 4000
$4,161
NOV 2000
DEC
0
0 5 10 15 2017 2018 2019
Would You Like to Serve on a City Commission?
C upertino residents are encouraged to apply for positions on City commissions that will have vacancies
in January of 2021. Commissions with upcoming vacancies include: Audit Committee, Bicycle Pedestrian
Commission, Fine Arts Commission, Housing Commission, Library Commission, and Planning Commission.
The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021. Council will conduct interviews beginning
at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021 and Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
Applications can be submitted via the Online Commission Application at cupertino.org/vacancies.
For more details, please see the website or call the City Clerk’s office at (408) 777-3223.
3
Cut Down Your Holiday Waste
D id you know that during the holidays, Americans
produce more than 25% more waste than
other times of the year? Shopping bags, bows
and ribbons, packaging, and wrapping paper
can contribute an additional one million tons of
waste per week to our landfills, according to the
Environmental Protection Agency.
Smarten up your holiday with these tips to reduce
waste, help the environment, and save money.
Decorate smart
• Avoid single-use decorations like tinsel, stickers, • Look for treasures from a secondhand shop or
balloons, or confetti. Check out thrift stores for third-party resale app.
donated decorations instead of buying new. • Give the gift of rechargeable batteries if you are
• If you get a holiday tree, consider a potted tree that giving a gift that needs batteries.
can be replanted, buy a fake tree that can be used
again, or rent a live tree. Wrap smart
• Choose LED holiday lights instead of traditional
• Substitute wrapping paper by reusing gift bags
incandescent lights. If you are upgrading your
and materials like fabric, newspapers, magazines,
lighting, dispose of your old lights where electronic
or paper grocery store bags instead of using
waste is accepted.
wrapping paper.
Eat smart • Try electronic greeting cards rather than paper
cards. If you do send paper greeting cards, use
• Put food waste (even bones and plate scrapings) cards made from recycled paper and without
and food-soiled paper in the organics cart with your metal decoration. Avoid singing greeting cards
yard waste. which end up as hazardous e-waste.
• Use reusable cups, plates, napkins, and tablecloths
instead of single-use disposable options. Dispose smart
Shop smart • Donate unwanted decorations instead of throwing
them away.
• Donate to a charitable organization on your loved • Double-check recycling rules that may differ
one’s behalf, or give gift cards or certificates. city to city.
• Look for durability and good reviews to source • Dispose of holiday trees and wreaths by placing
higher quality products that will last longer. them in the organics bin or on the curb on day of
• Shop local or make a homemade gift to reduce collection. Trees must be cut shorter than five feet.
the need for shipping and packaging.
Holiday Closures
C upertino City Offices will be closed and
nonoperational from Thursday, December 24, 2020
• Blackberry Farm Golf Course: Closed on Friday,
December 25.
through Sunday, January 3, 2021 and will resume • Sheriff’s Office: Closed Friday, December 25 and
providing services online and by phone Monday, Friday, January 1, 2021. For emergencies, call
January 4, 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 9-1-1. For non-emergency officer assistance,
pandemic, City facilities will remain closed to the call (408) 299-2311.
public to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.
• Cupertino Library: Will close early at 5 p.m. on
• Cupertino City Hall, Quinlan Community Center, and Thursday, December 24 and Thursday, December
the Senior Center: Closed from Thursday, December 31. Closed on Friday, December 25 and Friday,
24 through Sunday, January 3, 2021 and will begin January 1, 2021.
providing services Monday, January 4, 2021.
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Stay Vigilant: COVID-19 Safety Tips
W ith the holiday season upon us, naturally, the urge
to see family and friends will be strong. Undeniably,
season brings a stark reminder that the seasonal flu
remains a threat and complicates the COVID-19
we all yearn for that personal connection, to share contact tracing process. Symptoms of the flu can be
gifts of food and friendship, and to experience what similar to early symptoms of COVID-19, meaning that
we knew as “normal.” This year is different. This year this year, people with flu symptoms may require a
we remain vigilant. This year we sacrifice for the same COVID-19 test and may need to stay home from work
family and friends we yearn to see. and isolate away from their families while awaiting
COVID-19 remains a reality for all of us. This La Niña results. The flu shot is a safe, effective way to preserve
winter will limit opportunities to gather outside where medical resources for older adults and people
it is safer, but we know how to protect ourselves and with underlying health conditions are more likely to
those we love. Washing (or sanitizing) your hands develop more serious symptoms and to require more
frequently, wearing a face covering, and maintaining intensive medical care from flu or COVID-19.
physical distance from others significantly minimizes Thank you for doing your part and remaining vigilant
the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19. in our response to COVID-19. The people of Cupertino
By doing our part, we can protect those at higher have led the County to a safer reopening and remain
risk for serious COVID-19 illness than others. Even as stronger together while staying apart.
COVID-19 cases rise around the nation, the winter
Wear a face covering Stay at least six feet apart from Protect yourself from flu
when you go out. people outside your household. with an annual flu shot.
Avoid close contact Clean and disinfect If you are feeling ill,
with people who are sick. frequently touched objects please contact your
Stay home if you are sick. and surfaces. healthcare provider.
Cover your cough or Wash your hands often with If soap and water are not
sneeze with a tissue, then soap and water for at least readily available, use an
throw the tissue in the trash. 20 seconds, especially before alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, eating, after blowing your nose, with at least 60% alcohol.
nose, and mouth. coughing, or sneezing.
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A Look Back at 2020
T his year may have looked a bit different for everyone—there were many surprises, challenges, and hardships
that have affected every aspect of life. Looking back at Cupertino in 2020, we’ve had to find innovative ways of
working, shopping, having fun, and building community.
Emergency Response Events and Virtual Events
NASA Speaker Series
NASA has landed in Cupertino! The first NASA Speaker
Series kicked off with two in-person events featuring
COVID-19 Response speakers Jerry Davis and Dr. Wendy Okolo. After the
When COVID-19 found its way to our community, start of the pandemic, the event came back in virtual
the City quickly responded to make sure the latest form in June with speaker Dr. Helen Hwang. Although
information was available through regular COVID-19 we had to pause the series, we look forward to bringing
Response Updates. The Open for Business webpage it back once we can gather in person.
listed all Cupertino businesses that continued to
operate under Santa Clara County’s Shelter-in-Place Teen Programs
Orders. City facilities were closed to ensure the safety Many teen events and programs had to be canceled
of residents and staff, but the technology was in place or postponed, but the ingenuity of Cupertino’s youth
to allow staff to provide services online and over the allowed many to take a new format. In June, the
phone. The Senior Center provided virtual check-ins for Cupertino Teen Commission collaborated with the
its members, and weekly virtual fitness and recreation Cupertino Library’s Teen Advisory Board to coordinate
classes were created for residents to keep moving the second year of TEDxYouth@TorreAve, and in July,
and stay connected at home. The #CupertinoCares Cupertino became a week-long at-home
initiative was created to provide weekly activities for coding competition. In October, the Youth and Teen
all ages, and foster a sense of community while we all Commissions of Cupertino, Saratoga, and Campbell
had to stay apart. reunited to host the fifth Pizza and Politics, a biannual
As the pandemic continued, the City stepped up its political forum coordinated by youth for youth. The
efforts to aid the community. The City and West Valley Info-Teeno webinar series was created to teach teens
Community Services provided $50,000 to residents in finance management, and the next event is set to take
need, the City and Meriwest Credit Union provided place on January 24.
emergency assistance funds to tenants, and City
Council passed an Emergency Relief Grant for small #CupertinoCares
businesses. Cupertino was also one of the first to The online, weekly initiative was created to provide
implement a Citywide face coverings order, and activities for all ages and build community in Cupertino.
continues to have regular testing days at the Cupertino Although many big celebrations were canceled this
Senior Center. year, the #CupertinoCares initiative provided 4th of
July Boxes and Halloween Buckets to hundreds of
2020 Wildfire Season households across Cupertino for families to celebrate
This year, the Bay Area also experienced a severe these holidays at home.
wildfire season, along with high temperatures and poor
air quality. The City established the 2020 Fires webpage Virtual Coffee Talks and Mornings with the Manager
to keep residents updated with the latest information City Manager Deb Feng didn’t let the pandemic stop
and provide a fire evacuation map. The Cupertino her from meeting with residents to discuss the issues
Senior Center opened as a cooling center in response that matter to them. Originally, these casual meetings
to the heat and air quality. Block Leaders also took a were held in-person at local coffee shops throughout
wildfire preparedness webinar from the Santa Clara Cupertino, but had to switch over to a virtual format
County Fire Department to get updates and prepare in during the pandemic.
case of an emergency.
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In Solidarity New in 2020
Council Resolution Passed in Solidarity with the Black Welcome Joanne Magrini
Community The City is thrilled to have Joanne Magrini as the new
This summer, people across the country stood up for Director of Parks and Recreation! Magrini joins Cupertino
Black lives after the senseless killing of George Floyd. In after serving in a similar role for the City of San Bruno’s
response, City Council unanimously passed a resolution Community Services Department. She has done an
in solidarity with the Black community as a commitment excellent job leading Parks and Recreation in innovative
to continue to work towards a future with more equity ways during the pandemic.
and inclusion in Cupertino. The resolution was passed
days after community activists held a peaceful protest New Applications
in Cupertino to stand with the Black community. The City’s IT Department has released a number
of new applications to make everyday life more
Community Forums on Policing convenient for Cupertino residents. The Capital
The City hosted two virtual forums on policing for Improvements Project Dashboard, the Pavement
residents to ask questions and express their views Program App, and NextRequest are just a few that can
on this important topic. The first event was held with get you the information you’re looking for in just
Captain Ricardo Urena from the Santa Clara County a few clicks. Cupertino Connect was released to be
Sheriff’s Office West Valley Division, and the second an all-in-one app for finding the latest City updates
focused on policing in school with members from the and to submit requests for service, and the incredibly
CUSD and FUHSD school boards. handy and fun Cupertino ARTour app will take you on
an augmented reality tour through Cupertino’s public
Forum on Implicit Bias art and historic locations.
Hosted by Dr. Shaun Fletcher, Assistant Professor at
New Projects
the School of Journalism and Mass Communications
at San Jose State University, this virtual forum delved Several highly anticipated projects were completed
into why it’s important to address bias, broke down this year. Byrne Avenue sidewalk improvement, adding
“privilege” and what it means, and built confidence for bike bollards to several intersections, and the asphalt
participants to engage in tough conversations. improvement project on Bollinger Road are just a few
additions that will help keep drivers and cyclists safer
on the streets. The Dog off Leash Area trial period at
Jollyman Park was also extended until June, 2021.
Celebrating 65 Years of Cityhood
2020 marked the 65th anniversary of the City of
Cupertino’s incorporation. Happy 65th birthday,
Cupertino! Additionally, this year also celebrated
the Sports Center’s 30th anniversary.
#CupertinoCares initiative providing Halloween Buckets
to families
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Save Water with a
Climate Victory Garden
A fter World War II, Americans were asked to create
gardens known as Victory Gardens to help with the
2. Ecology Action’s design team will create a custom
planting and irrigation design with you.
food shortage crisis and boost morale. Today, there is 3. Once you are happy with the design, you can
a new type of crisis--a warmer and dryer California. choose from Ecology Action’s pre-vetted, qualified
The City of Cupertino wants you to help fight the climate contractors to complete your landscaping project at
crisis by installing a Climate Victory Garden in your front an affordable rate. Ecology Action can also provide
yard. Reduce the demand for water, store carbon in hands-on assistance to make it a Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
your soil, and give local wildlife a fighting chance. Your project and save you money.
garden can help build a more resilient, modern city, 4. Save more water with additional features such as
and show your neighbors how you are taking care of advanced irrigation controls, laundry to landscape
the natural world. grey water systems, rain barrels, and pervious paving.
The City has partnered with Ecology Action to launch 5. After the installation is finished, Ecology Action will
a new program to help Cupertino residents and multi- help you apply for rebates to keep the costs down.
family properties design and build a new front yard.
Cupertino Climate Victory Garden is a pilot project.
1. The process starts with a no-cost site inspection at This offer is for a limited time only. Sign up for a
your property. no-obligation, no-cost site visit today by visiting
cupertino.org/ClimateGarden.
City Earns Platinum Beacon Vanguard Award
for Leadership on Climate Change
T he City of Cupertino was one of six cities recognized
with a Beacon Vanguard Award from the Institute for
• Platinum Level Award in 2020 for 24% Community
Greenhouse Gas Reductions comparing 2010 to 2018.
Local Government (ILG) for achievements in climate • Platinum Level Award in 2017 for 23% Agency
action, one of the highest honors a city can achieve Greenhouse Gas Reductions comparing 2010 to 2015.
in the ILG’s Beacon Program. The Beacon Program
recognizes voluntary action by local governments • Platinum Level Award in 2016 for 22% Agency
in California for best practices in addressing Energy Savings.
climate change and promoting sustainability in • Platinum Level Award in 2016 for Sustainability
their communities. After receiving an award in all Best Practices.
five Spotlight categories and completing a climate
action plan, a city earns a Beacon Vanguard Award. This is a huge accomplishment for the City, and it
Cupertino earned the Vanguard Platinum Award this publicly acknowledges the leadership and efforts the
year based on the following achievements: City has taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
8Cupertino
Minimum Wage
Increase
C
2020 for Our Cupertino
upertino’s minimum wage will
increase to $15.65 per hour beginning
January 1, 2021.
Business Community California’s Minimum Wage Law,
passed in 2016, will increase the
State minimum wage to $15 by 2022.
A lthough deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,
Cupertino’s business community has had many highlights
However, recognizing the higher cost
of living in Silicon Valley, the Cities
Association of Santa Clara County
to celebrate in 2020. This includes welcoming the following
recommended cities to increase to
restaurants and businesses to the City:
$15 by 2019. Since then, the City of
• SpiceKlub Modern Indian • Pineapple Thai Cupertino has updated its minimum
Cuisine (10310 S De Anza (Main Street) wage annually to stay consistent with
Boulevard) the wages of Los Altos, Palo Alto, and
• The Original Facial Bar
Santa Clara.
• Egghead Café (19929 (Main Street)
Stevens Creek Boulevard) This increase will significantly increase
• Myungrang Hot Dog
average earnings of low-wage
• La Pizzeria (Nineteen800, (Main Street)
workers and their families, with
10088 N Wolfe Road) • Hanlin Tea Room relatively minor impacts to businesses
• Tiger Sugar (The (10271 Torre Avenue) and consumers.
Marketplace, 19620 • Code Ninjas Employees:
Stevens Creek Boulevard) (The Marketplace)
• Covered employees include
• Vampire Penguin Shaved • Ippudo Ramen anyone who performs two hours
Snow, Drinks, and Desserts (Main Street) or more of work per week in
(McClellan Square)
• Savory Kitchen (Cupertino Cupertino.
• Noodleosphy Crossroads, 20530 Stevens • Covered employees are entitled
(McClellan Square) Creek Boulevard) to these rights regardless of
• Pasta Armellino immigration status.
• Sleep Number
(Main Street) (20803 Stevens Creek Employers:
• Bank of America (21020 Boulevard #100)
• Post official notice in the
Homestead Road) • F45 Training (Nineteen800, workplace informing employees of
• O2 Valley (Loree Center, 19700 Vallco Parkway) the rate increase and their rights.
19058 Stevens Creek • TAKU Ironware (10215 • Must document all hours worked
Boulevard) S De Anza Boulevard) and keep records for four years.
• Tarim Global Cuisine (19930
• Retaliation against employees
Stevens Creek Boulevard)
exercising their rights is unlawful.
New businesses we’re looking forward to opening in 2021 and
joining our community include:
• Vons Oven Fried Chicken • Little Dipper Shabu Shabu
(10520 S De Anza (Crossroads Cupertino)
Boulevard) • Fire Wings (Crossroads
• Mantra India (20840 Cupertino)
Stevens Creek Boulevard) 9Holiday Events
Shine Bright Cupertino
It’s that special time of year—there’s a chill in the air,
and neighborhoods are full of holiday spirit. Take a
moment this month to step away from the hustle and
bustle and enjoy the Shine Bright Cupertino light tour.
Neighbors have thoughtfully decorated their homes
with holiday décor for Cupertino to enjoy.
A few touring tips to remember:
• Drive carefully! If you’re doing a driving tour, please
be mindful of the road and your surroundings. Briefly
pull over to safely view lights, and always watch
for pedestrians. Drive politely and quietly through
neighborhoods.
• Be courteous to the homeowners and their The Santa Stop
neighbors.
December 11 to 12, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Best touring times are early nighttime. Don’t tour too December 13, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
late, as many lights get turned off after 10 p.m. $5 Residents / $6 Non-Residents
Find the Shine Bright Cupertino light tour at cupertino. Santa is coming to Cupertino! For one weekend
org/holidayevents. he’s leaving his post at the North Pole to greet
Cupertino families from a safe distance. Participants
Zoom with Santa will get to say hello to Santa as they drive through
the Quinlan Community Center’s parking lot. Santa
December 4 to 5 and 18 to 19, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
letters are encouraged!
$10 Residents / $12 Non-Residents
Drive-through sessions, set in specific 30-minute time
This year Santa visits will look a little different but feel
slots between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. December 11 to 12 and 2
just as special. Instead of face to face visits, Santa
p.m. to 4 p.m. on December 13. To do a drive-through,
will be coming to you live from the North Pole.
a ticket must be purchased in advance. All registrants
Register for a Zoom call and get the chance to
will receive candy canes and an ornament to help
chat with Santa...virtually.
spread holiday cheer!
After registering, we will have a staff member contact
To purchase a ticket, visit bit.ly/thesantastop.
you to collect information about the children that will
be on the call. We want to ensure that this will be a call
they won’t forget! Deck the Doors
To book a Zoom call with Santa, visit bit.ly/ “Deck the doors” with boughs of holly…. Fa la la la la, la
zoomwithsanta. la la la…
#CupertinoCares is hosting a door decorating contest,
Holidays in Hawai’i and we want you to participate. How festive can you
make the front door to your home or an inside door in
December 9, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
your office? Any door will do. We aren’t picky!
Sway along with the Cupertino Senior Center’s Lei
Send a photo of your decked out holiday door to
Nani Hula dancers and the Pilo Ho’ okani band as
cupertinocares@cupertino.org by December 16. Doors
they celebrate the holidays with Hawai’ian songs
will be judged on creativity and holiday spirit. Gift cards
and dances. The program will be presented on Zoom
will be sent to the winners and will be announced on
and mostly pre-recorded with live introductions from
Friday, December 18.
members of the dance group. Open to the public.
...’Tis the season to be jolly. Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Register at bit.ly/3mNOBlU
10Live Fitness Classes
T he City of Cupertino’s Parks & Recreation Department offers free live fitness classes, which you will be able to
live stream from home via the Zoom app! Please download the app on your home computer or smartphone.
Note: Class schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, please visit bit.ly/cupertinovirtualfitness.
MONDAYS fun and easy to follow and learn. The class is designed
to help improve balance, strength, and flexibility.
Zumba® with Monica | 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Zumba® routines feature aerobic intervals with a THURSDAY
combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and
sculpt the body. Body Sculpting with Raychel | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Body sculpting is a muscle-toning total body workout,
TUESDAYS incorporating strength and flexibility training.
No equipment needed.
Bootcamp with Raychel | 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
An interval training class that mixes calisthenics and FRIDAYS
body weight exercises with cardio and strength
training. No equipment needed. U-Jam® with Monica | 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Join the dance party with U-Jam®, burn those
WEDNESDAYS calories away with easy to follow moves and high
energy music.
Zumba Gold® with Grace | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Zumba Gold® is a dance exercise class designed for Cardio Dance with Monica | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
active adults 50+. The dances feature Latin moves Join Monica for her very own Cardio Dance Class
such as Salsa, Cumbia, Cha Cha, and more. Steps are filled with Pop and Bollywood music.
FACILITIES
Dog Parks Sports Center
Mary Avenue Dog Park and the Jollyman DOLA has The tennis courts at the Cupertino Sports Center
reopened. Users must follow the latest limitations to have reopened for Sports Center members. Sports
the Santa Clara Country Shelter-in-Place order. Center court hours will be Monday through Thursday
from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday
Blackberry Farm Golf Course 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Blackberry Farm Golf Course has reopened.
Daily tee times are between sunrise to 1.5 hours
before sunset.
Book a Tee Time: Tee times can be reserved any
time online at blackberryfarmgolfcourse.com
or during business hours by phone (408) 253-9200.
Reserve a Court: Court reservations can be made
during business hours by calling the Cupertino Sports
Cupertino Park Tennis Courts
Center (408) 777-3160.
The tennis courts at these parks are open:
Indoor activities are closed due to a seismic retrofit of
• Memorial Park the Sports Center.
• Monta Vista Community Center
• Varian Park Playgrounds
Picnic Sites The City of Cupertino reopened park playgrounds
on Monday, September 21. The City will not be
The City of Cupertino began taking picnic site sanitizing play structure surfaces. Use at your own
reservations on Wednesday, October 21. Reservations risk. Playground users should follow social distancing
can be made online at reg4rec.org or by calling the recommendations, wear a face covering, practice
City’s Recreation Office at (408) 777-3120. good hygiene, and follow the regulations put forth by
the California Department of Public Health.
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Business License............................................ (408) 777-3221 Chamber of Commerce......................................... (408) 252-7054
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Manager@Cupertino.org Hazardous Waste Drop-off...................................... (408) 299-7300
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Planning Department.................................. (408) 777-3308 Recology (Garbage & Recycling)......................... (408) 725-4020
Planning@Cupertino.org San Jose Water Company...................................... (408) 279-7900
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Senior Center................................................ (408) 777-3150 Vector Control, Santa Clara County..................... (408) 918-4770
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Recreation@Cupertino.org
Emergency Calls.............................. 911 or (408) 299-3233
Street Light Maint......................................... (408) 777-3342 (Police, Fire, Medical)
StreetDivision@Cupertino.org
Street Sweeping........................................... (408) 777-3269 Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office...........(408) 299-2311
Public_Works@Cupertino.org (Non-Emergency)
Tree Maint..................................................... (408) 777-3410
Santa Clara County Fire Department.......(408) 378-4010
Public_Works@Cupertino.org
(Non-Emergency)
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